Dental Assistant – Chairside Care & Surgery Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in direct patient care with some independence in assigned duties. Responsibilities include preparing the operatory, passing instruments, and assisting in both routine and specialized procedures while adhering to infection control standards.

A radiologic credential and CODA-accredited education are required or in progress. The role is full-time and on-site, with no telework option.

Qualifications

• Six months experience demonstrating ability to perform the work.
• Completion of a 1-year CODA-accredited dental assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory and surgery suite for procedures and turnover.
• Pass instruments safely and efficiently.
• Retract tissues and maintain a clear operative field.
• Prepare medicaments and impression materials per instructions.
• Assist in routine and specialized dental procedures.
• Follow infection control protocols and SOPs.

Skills

Chairside experience

Dental instruments knowledge

Vital signs interpretation

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in California seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in direct patient care with some independence in assigned duties. Responsibilities include preparing the operatory, passing instruments, and assisting in both routine and specialized procedures while adhering to infection control standards.

A radiologic credential and CODA-accredited education are required or in progress. The role is full-time and on-site, with no telework option.